State Approvals

Empowering Ohio Students with science of reading-aligned intervention

In alignment with Ohio’s commitment to the science of reading (ORC 3313.6028), Whole Phonics offers a powerful solution for students requiring targeted literacy support. We are proud to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) as an approved provider of high-quality reading intervention.

  • Nature of Approval: Whole Phonics is included on the Approved List of Evidence-Based Reading Intervention Programs. This means our materials have been rigorously vetted to ensure they are explicit, systematic, and completely free of the "three-cueing" approach prohibited by state law.

  • Target Grade Levels: Specifically approved for Grades K–5 intervention.

  • Funding: Use of Whole Phonics is eligible for state subsidy funding under the $64 million allocation set aside for science of reading-aligned materials.

Official Approval Source: Ohio DOE Approved Intervention Programs List

Meeting the Virginia Literacy Act Standards with Whole Phonics

As Virginia school divisions transition to the requirements of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA), Whole Phonics provides the structured literacy tools necessary to ensure every child becomes a proficient reader. Our decodable readers and workbooks provide the "heavy lifting" of phonics practice that translates to classroom success.

  • Nature of Approval: Whole Phonics is listed on the VDOE Intervention & Supplemental Instructional Program Guide. Our program, specifically Reading Ready for Whole Phonics and our Level One materials, has been reviewed and approved for use as a supplemental tool to reinforce foundational skills.

  • Focus Area: Approved for Phonics in Grade 1. Our materials are recognized for their alignment with science-based reading research (SBRR) and provide the explicit, targeted practice required under the VLA.

  • Implementation: Ideal for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions to help students reach benchmark goals.

Official Approval Source: VDOE Supplemental & Intervention Instructional Program Guide

Proven Literacy Solutions for the Colorado READ Act

Whole Phonics is dedicated to helping Colorado schools meet the ambitious goals of the READ Act. By providing high-interest, strictly decodable text, we ensure that students at risk of reading deficiencies have the evidence-based resources they need to reach grade-level proficiency by the end of third grade.

  • Nature of Approval: Whole Phonics is featured on the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) READ Act Advisory List. Our materials have undergone a rigorous review process to prove they accelerate student progress in attaining reading competency.

  • Program Type: Approved as a Supplemental and Intervention Program for K–3 students.

  • Scientific Alignment: Our scope and sequence are vetted for alignment with the Colorado Academic Standards, focusing on the "Big Five" of literacy, with a primary emphasis on phonemic awareness and phonics.

Official Approval Source: Colorado CDE READ Act Advisory List